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Princeton University
Tuition trend
4.2%/yr avgOver the 18 years from 2008 to 2026, published tuition and fees rose from $34,290 to $68,454, about 4.2% a year.
Includes the school's announced 2026–27 rate.
| Year | Published | Projected estimate | Estimate range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $34,290 | – | – |
| 2009 | $35,340 | – | – |
| 2010 | $36,640 | – | – |
| 2011 | $37,865 | – | – |
| 2012 | $39,537 | – | – |
| 2013 | $40,170 | – | – |
| 2014 | $41,820 | – | – |
| 2015 | $43,450 | – | – |
| 2016 | $45,300 | – | – |
| 2017 | $47,140 | – | – |
| 2018 | $50,340 | – | – |
| 2019 | $52,800 | – | – |
| 2020 | $48,502 | – | – |
| 2021 | $56,010 | – | – |
| 2022 | $57,410 | – | – |
| 2023 | $59,710 | – | – |
| 2026 | $68,454 | $68,454 | – |
| 2027 | – | $71,342 | $68,389–$74,295 |
| 2028 | – | $74,352 | $68,324–$80,634 |
| 2029 | – | $77,489 | $68,260–$87,515 |
| 2030 | – | $80,758 | $68,195–$94,982 |
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